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Iconic Australian actor David Gulpilil dies at 68
Updated On: 30 November, 2021 12:12 PM IST | Canberra | ANI
As per Variety, Gulpilil was diagnosed with lung cancer four years ago
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Veteran actor David Gulpilil, who lit up the screen in his 1971 debut film `Walkabout` and recently starred in a biographical documentary about his remarkable life, has passed away at the age of 68. As per Variety, Gulpilil was diagnosed with lung cancer four years ago. The Australian actor was a pioneering indigenous performer with talents including acting, singing and painting.
His film credits include `The Last Wave`, `Crocodile Dundee`, `The Tracker`, `Rabbit-Proof Fence`, `Ten Canoes`, `Goldstone` and `Charlie`s Country`. TV credits include `Pine Gap` and `The Timeless Land`. "It is with deep sadness that I share with the people of South Australia the passing of an iconic, once-in-a-generation artist who shaped the history of Australian film and Aboriginal representation on-screen - David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu (AM)," said South Australia`s Premier Steven Marshall in a statement on Monday.
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